Festival of the Ears of Corn

A Village Festival in the Heart of the Bolognese Plain

The Festival of the Ears of Corn is the summer festival of Le Budrie, a small hamlet in the Municipality of San Giovanni in Persiceto, in the province of Bologna and in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna plain. Every year, between the end of May and the first days of June, the hamlet's sports field transforms for a few days into the center of village life, with a space dedicated to gastronomy, music, and togetherness.

The very name of the festival recalls the ears of wheat that at this time of year turn the fields of the lower Bolognese region golden: a peasant tradition that the village has celebrated for years with a simple and authentic event, far from large festivals and close instead to the spirit of Emilian village festivals.

Gastronomy: The Flavors of Emilia on Your Plate

The heart of the Festival of the Ears of Corn is undoubtedly the food stall, where village associations serve the most beloved dishes of Emilian cuisine. On the menu, you'll find:

• Tortelloni and Balanzoni, the typical stuffed pasta of the Bolognese area
• Tagliatelle made according to tradition
• Grilled Meats
• Crescentine with cured meats, to be enjoyed on-site or for takeaway

The food stall is the true engine of the festival: the proceeds from the event are used to support the activities of the organizing associations and the community of Le Budrie.

Live Music and a Walk Through the Fields

Each evening of the festival is accompanied by live music: dance orchestras, cover bands, and groups ranging from Romagnol liscio to hits of yesterday and today, keeping the dance floor lively until late at night. Alongside the musical performances, the festival offers stalls of crafts and local products and entertainment for all ages.

Among the most cherished events is the Walk of the Ears of Corn, a non-competitive fun run that winds through the fields and country roads around Le Budrie, organized in collaboration with the Podistica Calderara Lippo: a way to experience the agricultural landscape of the plain at its most evocative time of year.

A Festival Made by the Village Associations

The Festival of the Ears of Corn is organized by local associations – ASD Tre Borgate, the Pro Loco of San Giovanni in Persiceto, and the Centro Ricreativo e Culturale Amarcord – with the patronage of the Municipality of San Giovanni in Persiceto. It is an event with free admission, designed for families and for those who want to rediscover the genuine atmosphere of the village festivals of the lower Bolognese region.